Sklar Kelly Placenta Forceps, Curved 12 Inch
A curved 12 inch forceps used by obstetric teams to grasp and remove retained placental tissue during delivery and related gynecologic care.
The Sklar Kelly Placenta Forceps is a curved instrument measuring 12 inches, built on the familiar Kelly clamping pattern but sized and shaped specifically for reaching into the uterine cavity to retrieve placental tissue. Its extended length allows the obstetrician or gynecologic surgeon to access the depth of the uterus during manual placental removal or when managing retained products of conception, while the curved profile follows the natural contour of the pelvis and uterine cavity for a more comfortable approach than a straight instrument.
Kelly-pattern jaws are designed to grasp firmly, which supports a controlled, complete removal of tissue in fewer passes. It is used by obstetricians, gynecologic surgeons and midwives working under obstetric supervision in delivery rooms and operating theatres wherever direct instrumental removal of placental tissue is required.
As a reusable stainless steel instrument, it should be cleaned and sterilized between patients following standard reprocessing protocols, with the jaw and curvature checked before use to confirm a secure, even grip.
